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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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