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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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