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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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