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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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