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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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