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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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