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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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