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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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