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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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