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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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