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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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