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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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