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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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