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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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