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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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