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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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