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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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