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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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