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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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