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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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