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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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