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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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