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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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