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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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