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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses 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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