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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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