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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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