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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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