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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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