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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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