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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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