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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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