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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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