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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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