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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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