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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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