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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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