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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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