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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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