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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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