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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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