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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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