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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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