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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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