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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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