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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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