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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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