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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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