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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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