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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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