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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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