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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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