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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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