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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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