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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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