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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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