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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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