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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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