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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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