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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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