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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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