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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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