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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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