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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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