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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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