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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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