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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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