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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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