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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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