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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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