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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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