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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education