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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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