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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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