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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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