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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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