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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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