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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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