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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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