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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major 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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