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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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