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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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