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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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