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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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