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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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