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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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