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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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