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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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