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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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