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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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