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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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