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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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