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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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