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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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