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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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