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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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