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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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