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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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