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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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