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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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