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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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