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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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