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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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