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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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