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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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