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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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