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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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