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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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