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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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