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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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