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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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