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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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