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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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