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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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