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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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