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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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