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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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