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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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