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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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