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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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