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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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