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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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