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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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