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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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