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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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