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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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