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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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