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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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