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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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