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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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