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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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