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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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