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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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