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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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