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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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