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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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