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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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