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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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