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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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