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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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