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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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