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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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