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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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