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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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