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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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