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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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