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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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