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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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