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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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