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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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