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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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