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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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