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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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