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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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