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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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