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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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