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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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