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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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