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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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