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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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