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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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