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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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