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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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