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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the 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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