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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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