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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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