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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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