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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the 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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