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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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