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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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