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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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