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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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