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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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