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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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