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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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