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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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