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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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