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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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