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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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