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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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