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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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