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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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