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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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