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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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