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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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