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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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