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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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