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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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