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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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