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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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