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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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