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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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