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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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