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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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