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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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