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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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