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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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