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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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