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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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