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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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