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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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