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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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