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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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