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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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