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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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