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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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