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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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