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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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