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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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