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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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