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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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