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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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