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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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