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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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