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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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