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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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