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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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