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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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