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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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