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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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