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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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