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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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