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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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