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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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