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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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