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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores 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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