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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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