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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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