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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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