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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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