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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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