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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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