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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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