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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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