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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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