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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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