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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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