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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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