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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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