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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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