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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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