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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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