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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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