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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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