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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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