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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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