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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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