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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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