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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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