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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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