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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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