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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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