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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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