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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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