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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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