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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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