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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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