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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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