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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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