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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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