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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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