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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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