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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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