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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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