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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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