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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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