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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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