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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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