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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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