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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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