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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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