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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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