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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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