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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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