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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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