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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers 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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