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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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