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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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