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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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