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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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