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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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