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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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