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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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