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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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