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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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