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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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