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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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