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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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