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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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