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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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