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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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