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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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