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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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