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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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