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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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