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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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