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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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