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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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