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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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