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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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