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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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