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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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