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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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