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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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