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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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