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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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