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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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