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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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