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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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