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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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