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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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