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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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