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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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