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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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