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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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