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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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