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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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