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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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