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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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