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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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