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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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