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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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