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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key 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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