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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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