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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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