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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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