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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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