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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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