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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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