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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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