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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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