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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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