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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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