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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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