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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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