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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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