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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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