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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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