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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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