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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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