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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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