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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key 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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