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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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