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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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