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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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