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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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