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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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