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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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