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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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