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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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