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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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