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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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