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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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