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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting 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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