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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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