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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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