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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting 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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