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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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