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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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