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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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