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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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