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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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