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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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