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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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