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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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