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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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