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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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