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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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