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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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