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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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