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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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