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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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