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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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