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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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