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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates 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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