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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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