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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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