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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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