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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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