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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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