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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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