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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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