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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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