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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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