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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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