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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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