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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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