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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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