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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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