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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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