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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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