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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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