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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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