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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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