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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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