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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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