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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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