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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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