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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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