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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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