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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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