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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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