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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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