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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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