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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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