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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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