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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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