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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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