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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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