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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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