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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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