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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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