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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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