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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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