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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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