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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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