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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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