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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the 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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