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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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