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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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