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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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