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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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