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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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