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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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