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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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