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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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