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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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