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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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