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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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