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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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