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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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