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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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