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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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