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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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