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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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