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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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