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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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