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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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