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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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