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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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