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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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