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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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