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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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