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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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