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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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