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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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