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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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