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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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