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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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