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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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