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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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