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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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