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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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