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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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