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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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