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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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