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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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