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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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