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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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