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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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