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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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