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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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