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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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