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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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