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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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