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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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