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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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