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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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