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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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