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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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