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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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