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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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