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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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