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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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