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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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