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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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