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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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