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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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