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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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