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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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