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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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