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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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