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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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