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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing 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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