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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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