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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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