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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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