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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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