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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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