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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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