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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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