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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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