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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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