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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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