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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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