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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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