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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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