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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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