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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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