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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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