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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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