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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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