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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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