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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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