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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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