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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in 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. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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