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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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