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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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