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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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