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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information 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 articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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