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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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