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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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